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Updated on - Aug 30, 2026

University of the Pacific offers 20+ named scholarships and assistantships, of which 12+ are accessible to Indian applicants for the 2026-27 cycle.

The three biggest wins for Indian students are the Powell Scholarship, the International Student Merit Scholarship and full Graduate Assistantships in Biology, Psychology and Engineering.

Standard 2026-27 UG tuition (Stockton): USD 55,340 (INR 52.87 Lakhs)
With International Student Merit (USD 15,000/year): net tuition USD 40,340 (INR 38.54 Lakhs)
With Powell Scholarship (USD 49,000 award + USD 2,500 travel): net UG tuition USD 6,340 (INR 6.06 Lakhs)
Next Powell Scholarship deadline: December 1, 2026 (annual cycle)

Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 USD = INR 95.54 as of August 2026. "Assistantship" means a teaching or research role that pays a stipend and waives tuition.

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University of the Pacific Scholarships for UG Students
University of the Pacific Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
India-Specific Scholarships at University of the Pacific
University of the Pacific PhD Scholarships
External Government Scholarships for University of the Pacific Applicants
University of the Pacific Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions

University of the Pacific Scholarships for UG Students

Three institutional awards move the needle most for Indian undergraduates at the Stockton campus. These are the Powell Scholarship, the International Student Merit Scholarship and the wider Academic Merit family.

Scholarship	Annual Amount	Eligibility for Indian Applicants	Application Deadline
Powell Scholarship	USD 49,000 (INR 46.81 Lakhs) plus USD 5,000 (INR 4.78 Lakhs) research and USD 2,500 (INR 2.39 Lakhs) study-abroad allowance	Unweighted Class 12 equivalent GPA 3.7+, Honors / AP / IB coursework, leadership across 2+ areas, on-campus interview in February 2027. Open to international first-year and transfer applicants.	December 1, 2026
International Student Merit Scholarship	USD 15,000 (INR 14.33 Lakhs), renewable up to 4 years	International first-year or transfer applicant. Automatic consideration with the admission file, no separate form.	November 15, 2026 (priority)
Academic Merit Family (President’s, Provost’s, Regents, Sequoia, Tiger Excellence, Pacific)	USD 10,000 to USD 30,000 (INR 9.55 to 28.66 Lakhs), renewable up to 4 years	Strong Class 12 board score, English proficiency (TOEFL / IELTS / Duolingo), automatic consideration with the admission file	Rolling; priority November 15, 2026

The November 15, 2026 priority window is the single strongest lever for Indian applicants. Filing by that date puts your file in front of the merit committee before award pools shrink.

The Powell Scholarship demands the biggest lift. It expects a real interview trip to Stockton in February 2027 and a written portfolio showing research and leadership beyond course marks.

For deeper context on eligibility scores, English tests and Class 12 percentage cut-offs, read the University of the Pacific Admissions guide.

University of the Pacific Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students

PG funding at Pacific runs through Graduate Assistantships, not standing merit scholarships. Twelve graduate programs are approved to offer them.

Program / Assistantship	Value	Eligibility for Indian Students	Application Deadline
MS Biological Sciences Graduate Assistantship	100% tuition remission (up to 16 units per year) plus teaching stipend plus free health insurance	Every admitted MS Biology student receives it automatically. TOEFL 79+ typical.	Rolling; priority January 15, 2027
MA Psychology Graduate Assistantship	90 to 100% tuition remission plus TA or traineeship stipend	Admitted MA Psychology students; near-universal award over the past 5 years	Program-set; tentative December 15, 2026
MS Engineering Science Assistantship	Tuition plus living stipend for TA or RA roles	Traditional MSES applicant, TOEFL 79+, GRE waived, program director recommends the award	Rolling; earlier files improve odds (tentative priority February 15, 2027)
Graduate Assistantship (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Communication, Music Education, Music Therapy, Behavioral Psychology, Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences)	Hourly TA wage plus partial tuition support, varies by department	Full-time enrolled graduate, program director recommendation required	Rolling with individual program deadlines

Reddit Insight: Indian applicants report that the MS Biology GAship is the highest-hit-rate fully-funded route at Pacific, because the offer is bundled with the admit letter rather than requiring a separate scholarship file.

For the wider fee picture across MS Computer Science, MS Data Science, MBA and PharmD, see the University of the Pacific Programs and Fees page.

India-Specific Scholarships at University of the Pacific

Pacific does not run an India-only scholarship. The strongest funding routes for Indian applicants combine a Pacific institutional award with an Indian trust or government award.

Stack Option	Value for an Indian Applicant	How to Trigger It
UG: Powell Scholarship (single largest institutional award)	Up to USD 49,000 (INR 46.81 Lakhs) per year, plus research and travel top-ups, renewable 4 years	File the Powell application by December 1, 2026 with a full research portfolio and Class 12 board equivalent of GPA 3.7+
UG: International Student Merit alone	USD 15,000 (INR 14.33 Lakhs) per year for 4 years, total USD 60,000 (INR 57.32 Lakhs)	Priority admission file by November 15, 2026, no separate form
PG: Biology or Psychology GAship combined with Fulbright-Nehru	Full tuition remission plus Fulbright USD 35,000 to 45,000 living support (INR 33.44 to 42.99 Lakhs)	Win the departmental GAship first, then apply through USIEF for Fulbright by May 2026

File the Powell application by December 1, 2026 to keep the widest Pacific merit path open.
Apply for Fulbright-Nehru by May 2026 as a parallel backup that covers living costs Pacific will not.
Register for the K.C. Mahindra interest-free loan window between March and April 2027.

Reddit Insight: Indian PG applicants who file by the January 15, 2027 priority date report the strongest GAship offers, because program directors allocate teaching lines before rolling admissions open into April.

University of the Pacific PhD Scholarships

Pacific runs a small doctoral portfolio, so PhD funding is program-level rather than a central scholarship. Two departments concentrate the funded seats.

PhD Program	Funding Package	Eligibility for Indian Applicants	Application Deadline
PhD in Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences	Tuition remission plus research assistantship stipend, package set at department level (contact the program director)	Bachelor’s or Master’s in chemistry, pharmacy or related science; TOEFL 79+; a research statement is required	Tentative January 15, 2027 (priority)
EdD in Educational Leadership (Benerd College)	Program-level scholarships available; not a fully-funded model. External loan or Indian trust funding usually needed.	Master’s degree, professional experience in education, TOEFL 79+	Rolling; program-set

Doctoral applicants outside these two departments should treat Pacific as a partially-funded PhD destination, not a fully-funded one. Build the stack with an Indian trust award or a Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research fellowship.

For the wider fee picture that drives your PhD funding gap, see the University of the Pacific overview page.

External Government Scholarships for University of the Pacific Applicants

Five India-based awards are commonly used to plug the tuition and living-cost gap at Pacific. Two are grant-heavy, three are loan-based or interest-free.

Scholarship	Value	Eligibility	Cycle Window
Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship (USIEF)	USD 35,000 to 45,000 per year (INR 33.44 to 42.99 Lakhs) covering tuition, fees, J-1 visa, round-trip economy air, living costs and health cover	Indian citizen, Bachelor’s with 55%+ marks, 3+ years professional work, 8 designated fields including Economics, Public Health, Urban Planning, Journalism and Environmental Science	Opens February 2026 (tentative), closes May 2026 (tentative, based on the prior May 14, 2025 deadline)
Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship	Up to USD 120,000 (INR 114.65 Lakhs) covering tuition, living, one-way air, health and visa	Indian citizen resident in India, under age 30, first degree from an Indian university; Master’s, MPhil or doctoral	January 15 to April 15, 2027 (tentative annual cycle)
K.C. Mahindra Scholarships for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad	Top 3: INR 10 Lakhs; other awardees: INR 5 Lakhs (interest-free loan structure)	Indian citizen, first-class Bachelor’s, admitted or applied to an overseas PG programme	Annual cycle; application typically closes March-April 2027 (tentative)
J.N. Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of Indians	Up to INR 10 Lakhs (loan scholarship plus a gift component)	Indian citizen, Bachelor’s completed, applying to overseas PG or research programme	Annual cycle; check the endowment site for the exact 2027 window (tentative March 2027)
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme	50 percent grant plus 50 percent loan; program-set value based on need	Indian national with strong academic record, demonstrated financial need, PG level	January to March 2027 (tentative annual cycle)

Fulbright-Nehru is the strongest external stack partner for Pacific, because it covers the living-cost gap that a Powell or a GAship leaves behind. The K.C. Mahindra and J.N. Tata options work as fallback funding once the Pacific merit decision arrives in March 2027.

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University of the Pacific Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. What is the maximum scholarship an Indian applicant can win at University of the Pacific?

Ans. The Powell Scholarship is the ceiling at USD 49,000 per year (INR 46.81 Lakhs) plus USD 5,000 research and USD 2,500 study-abroad allowances. It renews for four years if the GPA holds. Fewer than 10 awards are made each cycle across all applicants, so plan the Powell file as a competition entry, not an automatic grant.

Ques. When should Indian students apply for Pacific scholarships for the 2026-27 intake?

Ans. File the undergraduate admission file by November 15, 2026 for priority merit consideration. Submit the separate Powell Scholarship application by December 1, 2026 with essays, research portfolio and letters. Powell finalists interview on-campus in February 2027 and decisions land in March 2027. For PG programs, target the program’s priority date such as January 15, 2027 for MS Biology.

Ques. Do I need a separate application to be considered for merit scholarships at Pacific?

Ans. Only the Powell Scholarship needs a separate application through the admitted-student portal. The International Student Merit Scholarship and the Academic Merit family covering President’s, Provost’s, Regents, Sequoia, Tiger Excellence and Pacific are awarded automatically with the admission file. Graduate Assistantships are recommended by the program director once the department has admitted you.

Ques. Are Indian students eligible for the Powell Scholarship?

Ans. Yes. The Powell Scholarship is open to international first-year and transfer applicants, including Indian citizens. The academic bar is an unweighted GPA of 3.7 or higher (roughly Class 12 CBSE 90 percent), Honors, AP or IB coursework, and demonstrated leadership across two or more areas. Selected finalists must interview on-campus in Stockton in February 2027.

Ques. Does a Pacific scholarship cover living costs in Stockton?

Ans. The undergraduate merit awards cover tuition only, not room and board. Room, board and personal expenses at Stockton add roughly USD 18,000 to 22,000 per year (INR 17.20 to 21.02 Lakhs). Only the fully-funded Graduate Assistantships in MS Biology and MA Psychology come with a stipend that helps meet living costs. UG applicants should plan for a family top-up or an Indian education loan even after Powell.

Ques. How does the MS Biology Graduate Assistantship work at Pacific?

Ans. Every admitted MS Biological Sciences student receives a Graduate Assistantship. The package covers 100 percent tuition remission for up to 16 graduate units per year, a teaching stipend and free health insurance. In return, you serve as a teaching assistant for lab sections or as a research assistant in a faculty lab. For Indian applicants, this is the most reliable fully-funded route at Pacific.

Ques. Can I stack a Pacific scholarship with Fulbright-Nehru or K.C. Mahindra?

Ans. Yes, external Indian awards can layer on top of a Pacific institutional award. Fulbright-Nehru covers living costs that a Powell or a GAship leaves uncovered, while K.C. Mahindra and J.N. Tata add interest-free or soft-loan funding for the remaining tuition gap. Declare all outside awards to the Pacific Office of Financial Aid so the package is reconciled cleanly.